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• - Employment information and job outlook from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
  
• - An outline of possible careers in the field, provided by the Canadian Library Association. Also includes pertinent information on training programs and educational requirements.
  
• - Job outlook and work description from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
  
• - Company providing research and staffing support for libraries and related organizations.
  
• - Employment information for librarians from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
  
• - Provided by the School of Library and Information Science at Kent State University. This Web Resources page provides links to some lesser-known library job posting sites.
  
• - Provides a bibliography of web and print resources to help librarians on the job hunt.
  
• - A directory of employment pages listing employment opportunities for librarians.
  
• - Article which briefly discusses legitimate online researcher opportunities.
  
• - Gives an insight into working as a library trainee and provides some useful links to those who are considering studying librarianship or information science.
  
• - Group for those searching for library jobs in California.
  
• - A site compiled by the Central Jersey Regional Library Cooperative. Provides all sorts of great information ranging from an outline of what a librarian does, to the education required, scholarships available and employment options open to librarians.
  
• - Are you sure you want to be a librarian? Some career guidence from Biblia, the Warrior Librarian.
  
• - An overview of a series of presentations given at the Catholic University of America on the subject of alternative careers for librarians from '98.
  
• - An article considering future trends in the library and information sector.
  
• - A guide to print and Internet resources to assist present or future librarians in the job search and professional development.
  
• - "Information About Websites Relating to Education for Employment in Library and Information Science Fields" - A PDF document that outlines various websites relating to education for employment as a librarian.
  
• - An occupational profile of current and future work in the library and information profession.
  
• - Professional tips for librarians: articles, job-hunting advice, professional development opportunities, and other news and ideas on how to further one's library career.
  
• - Career development resources for new librarians, information professionals, students, and those considering a library career
  
• - Summary of what was said at an ALA annual meeting discussion group. Includes suggestions for those trying to be hired and those doing hiring.
  
• - Addresses responses to a survey of library school students regarding job hunting, job conditions, and recruiters.
  
• - Instructions on beginning a job search, with several links. [Searcher]
  
• - Interview with Joanna Kroll who explains her philosophy of helping library school students find library related jobs.
  
• - Employment listings, job links, resume posting, and a professional development e-mail newsletter.
  
• - Summarizes responses by MLS/MIS graduates to a survey about careers as librarians.
  
• - A chapter from the "Special Libraries Management Handbook: The Basics" website written by students in CLIS 724 (Special Libraries and Information Centers) at the University of South Carolina College of Library and Information Science during the
  
• - Article by Steven M. Cohen discusses numerous ways for librarians to market themselves, online and offline, and gives examples.
  
• - Article discusses approaches new librarians can take to help get tenure in higher education.
  
• - Todd Gilman writes, "My advice to would-be academic librarians involves four progressive steps. In this article, I'll discuss the first three: making initial contacts, turning a vita into a résumé for librarians' consumption, and mastering the art
  
• - The Special Library Association's 'Toolbox'. This site provides a great deal of information on librarianship, as well as many useful links.
  
• - Employment-related article discussing synonyms for "special librarian" and what skills are required. By Jessica Lynn Marx.
  
• - Information, resources, and a message board for Canadian librarians who have relocated to the United States in search of employment.
  
• - Job boards, resume and cover letter information, library interview guides, and search techniques.
  
• - Web-based work opportunities for information specialists, researchers and writers.
  
• - Contains help for job-seeking librarians, including compilations of annotated links and professional advice.
  
• - Todd Gilman writes about his experience of getting a Ph.D., looking for work, and how "I met with two Harvard librarians, and to my delight, both said instantly that a Ph.D. in English and a master's in library science would make a "powerful com
  
• - Provides background information and a downloadable application form for library trainee posts at Oxford University. Also provides information about applying for library school and a consideration of librarianship as a career.
  
• - Article discusses the dynamics of career advancement in a profession where the majority of librarians are on the verge of retirement.
  
• - A national (USA) specialty staffing, recruiting, outsourcing and consulting firm emphasizing jobs and careers for information professionals.
  
• - Forum for librarians to exchange information (anonymously if they wish) about the working conditions in their library or library system.
  
• - A list of job search options offered by the Ontario Library Association.
  
• - Short article provided by LIScareer.com on what the job market is like for new librarians.
  
• - Job hunting resources for Librarians.
  
• - A resource guide to library employment related and job postings sites.